The final talk of this year's festival is being done by comedian and Have I Got News For You star Paul Merton, who will be presenting his new book, Only When I Laugh.

So here are a few facts about the well-known comedian who, today, tours mainly with his Impro Chums, as well as appearing on those television and radio shows that have helped make him a household name.

Paul Merton

Born: Paul James Martin on July 9 1957

Age: 57

Occupation: Comedian

You will know him from: Have I Got News For You, Just A Minute, Room 101, Whose Line Is It Anyway?, Paul Martin in...

What else does he do? Paul Merton's Impro Chums - a group which create a show based entirely on audience suggestions

When is he appearing at the festival? Sunday October 19, 7pm

Where is he appearing? Yvonne Arnaud Theatre

Tickets: £19.50

His book: Only When I Laugh

When is it released? Thursday September 25

What is it about? Only When I Laugh is Paul Merton's autobiography which tells his story from his routes in working-class Fulham up to the present day. Tales include his school days, his meat-packing job, taking acid and attempts to break into the world of comedy. As well as the good times in his life, such as becoming a well-known comedian in the 1980s, the book also looks at tougher moments such as the manic episode which put him in Maudesley Hospital.

The book is described as an evocative and fascinating life story full of warmth, humour and a big bucket load of wit.